Change First Line Indent in Word

When working with Microsoft Word documents, you may encounter situations where you need to adjust the indentation of specific lines or paragraphs. In this article, we will discuss how to change the first line indent in Microsoft Word.

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To change the first line indent in Microsoft Word, follow these steps:

1. Open your Word document and navigate to the paragraph you want to modify.

2. Place your cursor at the beginning of the paragraph where you want to apply the indentation.

3. Go to the 'Home' tab on the ribbon and click on the 'Paragraph Settings' icon in the 'Paragraph' group.

4. In the 'Indentation' section, select the 'First Line' option from the drop-down menu.

5. Adjust the indentation distance using the slider or enter a specific value in the text box.

6. Click 'OK' to apply the changes.

By following these steps, you can easily change the first line indent in Microsoft Word and customize your document's layout to suit your needs.

Change first line indent in word